TRAINING SCHEDULE

You go against the Way of the sword by trying to handle it with speed, and it will be difficult to wield. To the extent that you handle the sword well, you will handle it tranquilly. If you think you will handle it with the speed as you would a fan or a dagger, you will not be in accord with the Way of the sword, and it will be
difficult to wield.


Miyamoto Musashi





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NEW MEMBER INFORMATION

All individuals who wish to pursue the tradition of kendo are welcome at Sunrise Kendo Club. The best way to get a sense of whether Kendo is for you is to watch a class or, even better, to join in.

Feel free to drop by on one of our Open Practice days (Mon. or Fri. during the fall and winter and Mon. or Thurs. during the summer) and please try to arrive before the start of class. If you wish to participate in part of a class and you have no previous experience with kendo, simply wear some light sports clothing (e.g., t-shirt and track pants). You will not need to bring anything else. If, however, you feel certain that you are ready to start kendo, please go ahead and purchase in advance a shinai (bamboo sword) and bokuto (wooden sword). A link to our recommended local kendo supplier can be found on this page.

Fees

One-time registration fee: $60

Monthly fee: $15

Sunrise Kendo Club is a registered non-profit organization. Club fees cover facility and event costs. Instructors are dedicated volunteers and committed kendoka and receive no payment.



FALL | WINTER | SPRING SCHEDULE (Effective September 1 - June 30)

MONDAYS
(Open Practice)
Beginners 7:00pm-8:15pm Hastings Community Centre
(Community Hall)
Advanced* 8:00pm-9:30pm
WEDNESDAYS Open 7:15pm-9:30pm False Creek Community Centre
FRIDAYS
(Open Practice)
Beginners 7:00pm-8:15pm Hastings Community Centre
(Community Hall)
Advanced* 8:00pm-9:30pm
* Advanced members can practice from 7pm - 9:30pm.



SUMMER TRAINING SCHEDULE (July 1 - August 31)

Open Practices will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Summer period: 7:15pm - 9:30pm.

DOJO LOCATIONS:

Hastings Community Centre
3096 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
(Click here for a MAP)

False Creek Community Centre at Granville Island (Room: Lind Hall)
1318 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
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